The Basics: Born about 863 in France; died 878 in France; canonized precongregation; feast day, May 10. Martyr. The Story: Solange was a young shepherdess, born into a poor family but rich in her relationship with the Lord. She lost herself in prayer frequently, and decided she would not marry. However, her beauty caught the eye of… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Solange
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Isidora the Simple
The Basics: Born in the fourth century in Egypt; died about 365 in Egypt; canonized precongregation; feast day, May 1. Women religious. The Story: In some ways, it was a Cinderella story. Isidora isolated herself from the other sisters at the convent at Tabennisi in northern Egypt. It wasn’t that she didn’t do her share of the… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Isidora the Simple
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Gianna Beretta Molla
The Basics: Born October 4, 1922, in Italy; died April 28, 1962, in Italy; canonized May 16, 2004, by John Paul II; feast day, April 28. Wife; mother; physician. The Story: It is a story in some ways is so similar to that of many women today. Gianna, a wife and mother of three children, was in… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Gianna Beretta Molla
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Agnes of Montepulciano
The Basics: Born in 1268 in Italy; died in 1317 in Italy; canonized in 1725 by Benedict XIII; feast day, April 20. Woman religious; mystic. The Story: Agnes was drawn to a special relationship with Jesus and His Mother from an early age. Even though her wealthy family initially opposed her desire to join a religious community… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Agnes of Montepulciano